Moodbidri: Proving that age need not be a barrier to achievement, 15-year-old Vishnupriya from Moodbidri has earned a place in the Golden Book of World Records after conducting youth orientation and motivational sessions at 51 schools in 15 days, reaching around 4,500 students across Karnataka.
According to a report published by The Indian Express, Vishnupriya was recognised for the initiative, which focused on helping teenagers understand and manage challenges related to academic pressure, stress, confusion and the transition through adolescence.
The campaign was conducted between August 24 and September 11, taking the teenager to schools across several districts of Karnataka.
51 schools covered in 15 days
Vishnupriya conducted approximately one-hour sessions at each of the 51 schools, interacting mainly with students of Classes 8 and 9.
The campaign covered schools in districts including Hassan, Kodagu, Bengaluru, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.
During the 15-day initiative, she travelled across different parts of the state and engaged directly with thousands of students.
The scale of the programme was subsequently reviewed by the Golden Book of World Records, which officially recognised the achievement.
The record was not based merely on the number of students reached but also on the structured nature of the initiative and the number of schools covered within a limited period.
Focus on stress and academic pressure
The sessions were designed to give students a broader perspective on education and examinations.
Vishnupriya encouraged students to look beyond marks and understand the importance of planning, time management and handling pressure effectively.
She discussed topics including stress management, time management, practical study methods and examination preparation.
Students were also given an opportunity to interact with her and raise questions about difficulties they encounter in their academic and personal lives.
The sessions aimed to provide practical approaches that students could apply while preparing for examinations and managing their daily schedules.
Interest in psychology began in Class 6
Vishnupriya developed an interest in psychology and counselling while she was studying in Class 6.
Over the past four years, she has worked towards expanding her understanding of the subject and has completed online courses through Indian Counselling Services.
Her interest in the field eventually led her to think about how the knowledge she had acquired could be shared with other students.
Rather than limiting her learning to personal development, she decided to take the concepts to schools and interact directly with teenagers.
Taking learning beyond the classroom
Vishnupriya said the initiative was undertaken with the intention of sharing what she had learnt with fellow students.
Her objective was to help teenagers understand ways of managing stress, using their time effectively and approaching examinations through practical preparation.
The programme also gave students an opportunity to discuss their concerns directly, allowing the sessions to go beyond a conventional motivational talk.
The initiative therefore combined information on study practices with discussions on some of the pressures students face during their teenage years.
Golden Book recognition on October 1
Although the initiative has already been recognised by the Golden Book of World Records, the official presentation of the certificate is scheduled to take place on October 1 at a programme in Moodbidri.
Vishnupriya will receive the Golden Book of World Records certificate at the event.
The recognition marks the culmination of an initiative that required extensive travel, coordination with schools and sustained interaction with students over 15 days.
A student initiative reaching thousands
Vishnupriya’s achievement stands out for both its scale and its focus on peer learning.
Within 15 days, she reached approximately 4,500 students across 51 schools in different parts of Karnataka, sharing information on stress management, study techniques, time management and examination preparation.
Her journey from developing an interest in psychology as a Class 6 student to conducting sessions for students across the state reflects her effort to apply her learning outside the classroom.
With the official recognition scheduled to be presented in Moodbidri on October 1, the initiative has brought attention to a young student’s effort to share knowledge with other teenagers and address issues that commonly arise during their school years.